Dear Daughters, Here’s one of my pet theories: Every person has at least one art. And regularly spending time on your art is hugely important, for adults as much as for children. “I don’t know,” you may say. “I don’t really think of myself as artistic.” Trust me, you are, though it’s possible you haven’t …
Cheating Success
Real success is about building a better self, which is why you really can't cheat at it.
Living with the Never-Ending Litany of Need
Having a long to-do list has its pros and cons.
From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?
Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.
Nothing Much and the Center of Everything
A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.
What Changed Your Mind?
The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.
Time Is The Real Bottom Line
The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.
Does the Data Really Know?
We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?
What Is Patriotism?
Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.
Why Can’t I Just Make Up My Own Mind?
Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.
